Basketball Game Preview: Taylor Prep Tigers vs. Star International Academy Falcons

The Taylor Prep Tigers will take on the Star International Academy Falcons at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.

Last Tuesday, Taylor Prep blew past Hope Of Detroit Academy, posting a 69-22 victory.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Star International Academy). They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat Merritt Academy 74-30. The Falcons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matches by 29 points or more this season.

Taylor Prep's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-9. As for Star International Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 10-6.

Taylor Prep couldn't quite finish off Star International Academy when the teams last played back in December of 2024 and fell 37-35. Will Taylor Prep have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.